Fujifilm
X70
Pocketable APS-C compact with a fixed 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens and tilting touchscreen.
$699
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
Ricoh
GR IV
Latest GR with 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, 5-axis SR, 53GB internal memory, and pocket street-camera handling.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Jan 2026
GR IV is 10 years newer.
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Wins
X70
Wins
GR IV
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR IV has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 6,400)
- AX70 has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 49)
- BGR IV has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
- AX70 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 4 fps)
- AX70 has higher Burst (electronic) (8 fps vs 4 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX70
113 × 64 × 44 mm
340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IV
109 × 61 × 33 mm
262 g (0.58 lb / 9.24 oz)
X70 is 3mm wider, 3mm taller, and 12mm thicker than GR IV.
X70 is 78 g heavier than GR IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm X70 · 33mm GR IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X70
113 × 64 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 61 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X70
113 × 44 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR IV
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X70
23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
368 mm² area
GR IV
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X70
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.5, 64.4, 44.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
425 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
8 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
330 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR IV
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 32.7
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IV supports it
Resolution
25.74 MP vs 16.3 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X70
Pros
- ✓APS-C pocket compact
- ✓28mm-equivalent lens
- ✓Tilting touchscreen
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –No 4K
- –Discontinued
GR IV
Pros
- ✓25.74MP APS-C sensor
- ✓5-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓53GB internal memory
- ✓Pocketable 28mm GR lens
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm X70
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, X70 or GR IV?
GR IV scores 6.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for X70 — 262g — easy to handhold for selfie video.
What's the resolution difference between the X70 and GR IV?
X70 is 16.3 MP and GR IV is 25.74 MP, so the GR IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X70 and GR IV have in-body image stabilization?
X70 does not have IBIS, while GR IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X70 or the GR IV?
X70 reaches 8 fps electronic. GR IV reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X70 and GR IV?
X70 weighs 340 g and GR IV weighs 262 g, so the GR IV is 78 g lighter.
Do the X70 and GR IV record 4K video?
X70: Full HD. GR IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X70 and GR IV weather sealed?
X70: No. GR IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 330 shots (CIPA) for the X70 and 250 shots for the GR IV, giving the X70 the edge.
How much does each cost?
X70 launched at $699 and GR IV at $1,499. The X70 is $800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Ricoh press materials.